Italian Expression · Intermediate
di fretta
in a hurry
Pronunciation: di FRÈT-ta
Meaning
Moving or acting with great haste; quickly.
Example
Devo andare via di fretta, ho un appuntamento.
I have to leave in a hurry, I have an appointment.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice di fretta out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.